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There are 10 ways to get from Los Angeles to Centralia by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus, train

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LAX - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Centralia Amtraktrain train
    10h 31m
    $173–401

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Centralia Amtraktrain train
    44h 58m
    $317–624

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Centralia Amtraktrain train Saluki / ...
    2d 1h
    $733–1,686

  4. Drive 1,869.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Centraliacar car 1,869.3 mi
    30h 8m
    $342–493

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane BUR - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Centralia Amtraktrain train
    12h 3m
    $232–747

  6. Fly Long Beach Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LGB - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Centralia Amtraktrain train
    13h 44m
    $231–944

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Nashville, bus, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane LAX - BNA
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Centralia Amtraktrain train
    13h 1m
    $247–430

  8. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SAN - STL
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Carbondale to Centralia Amtraktrain train
    13h 13m
    $204–399

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis, bus, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LAX - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Centralia Amtraktrain train
    12h 59m
    $270–801

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Centralia Amtraktrain train
    2d 12h
    $797–1,682

Los Angeles to Centralia by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration44h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$317Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,769.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 31m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Centralia, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Los Angeles to Centralia Amtrak via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 1h.

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